David Beckham getting close to joining Paris Saint-Germain – Ligue 1 news
Reports in French media suggest that LA Galaxy midfielder http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-Beckham-c10432 is on the verge of securing a big-money move to French Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain.
The 36-year-old midfielder is in the final months of his contract with Major League Soccer franchise LA Galaxy and has been linked with a return to European football once his contract expires.
Initially attracting considerable interest from the likes of Tottenham and Queens Park http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Rangers-c40314, it seems that Paris Saint-Germain will be the future home of the former Manchester United and Real Madrid player who has many a times expressed his desire to
return to Europe in order to enhance his chances of representing Great Britain in the London Olympics 2012.
French daily, Le Parisien claims that the case is almost towards completion and the only thing left to do is for Beckham to sign a contract with the cash-laden Parisian outfit.
This morning, Le Parisien reported that Beckham was “on the outskirts of Paris”. Furthermore, despite LA Galaxy’s attempts to tie the Englishman down to a new deal, the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 international has already set his sights on making a move to the Parc
des Princes.
Paris Saint-Germain sporting director http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Leonardo-c22056 knows all about the former England captain who he managed during his stint as AC Milan manager when Beckham came to San Siro for a loan move. The Brazilian is a big fan of Beckham and a few weeks back admitted
his interest in the player.
Furthermore, Beckham is also keen on a move to PSG as he feels that the club is definitely going towards the right direction in terms of becoming one of the strongest clubs in Europe. Furthermore, Leonardo sees http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-c10409 Beckham as more than just a footballer
and will be hoping to improve Paris Saint-Germain’s sporting brand by adding a world renowned football face to the ever-growing squad.
Reports in French media further suggest that David Beckham’s wife Victoria Beckham is also eager to stay in Paris which means that Beckham’s chances of moving to the French capital are becoming more and more likely.
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